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Discover 'A Führer for a Father,' a poignant memoir by historian and biographer Jim Davidson. This captivating book explores the complexities of familial relationships, particularly the fraught dynamics between a son and his authoritarian father. Through detailed narrative and personal reflection, Davidson recounts his experience with a controlling parent who created emotional turmoil and rejection, ultimately developing a second family that excluded him from their lives.
Set against diverse backdrops including Australia, South Africa, India, and London, 'A Führer for a Father' sheds light on the painful truths surrounding parental relationships. Davidson’s story confronts the common belief in the family as a loving haven, revealing instead how families can sometimes harbor toxicity and strife.
This memoir is not just about loss and disenfranchisement; it is also a powerful reminder of resilience in the face of emotional hardship. Beyond its personal narrative, it invites readers to reflect on their own family stories, capturing the essence of how we grapple with our histories. 'A Führer for a Father' is essential reading for those interested in memoirs about familial relationships, challenging narratives, and personal growth.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781742235462. Year: 2017. Publisher: NewSouth Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742235462
Year: 2017
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'I was written out of the family story. This book is my attempt to write myself, and my mother, back into it.'
In this singular memoir, historian and biographer Jim Davidson writes about his fraught relationship with his authoritarian and controlling father, whose South African background and time in Papua New Guinea and Fiji prompted his own post-war mini-empire of dominance. A manipulative and emotionally ferocious man, he rejects his son and creates a second family, shutting Jim out and eventually disinheriting him, but never really leaving him alone.
Traversing territory across Australia, South Africa, India, and London, this beautifully written book tells of a time of crushing conformity, sharply reminding us that some experiences can never be written out of our personal histories.
'The book calls into question the popular myth that the family is a nurturing and loving place and reminds us, in timely fashion, that families can be destructive and dangerous environments. Davidson gives us a vivid and disturbing portrait of a family in which no one knows how to love properly.'
— ALEX MILLER
A Fuhrer for a Father review: Jim Davidson and surviving a tyrannical parent - Read the review in The Age newspaper here
Set against diverse backdrops including Australia, South Africa, India, and London, 'A Führer for a Father' sheds light on the painful truths surrounding parental relationships. Davidson’s story confronts the common belief in the family as a loving haven, revealing instead how families can sometimes harbor toxicity and strife.
This memoir is not just about loss and disenfranchisement; it is also a powerful reminder of resilience in the face of emotional hardship. Beyond its personal narrative, it invites readers to reflect on their own family stories, capturing the essence of how we grapple with our histories. 'A Führer for a Father' is essential reading for those interested in memoirs about familial relationships, challenging narratives, and personal growth.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781742235462. Year: 2017. Publisher: NewSouth Publishing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781742235462
Year: 2017
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Description:
'I was written out of the family story. This book is my attempt to write myself, and my mother, back into it.'
In this singular memoir, historian and biographer Jim Davidson writes about his fraught relationship with his authoritarian and controlling father, whose South African background and time in Papua New Guinea and Fiji prompted his own post-war mini-empire of dominance. A manipulative and emotionally ferocious man, he rejects his son and creates a second family, shutting Jim out and eventually disinheriting him, but never really leaving him alone.
Traversing territory across Australia, South Africa, India, and London, this beautifully written book tells of a time of crushing conformity, sharply reminding us that some experiences can never be written out of our personal histories.
'The book calls into question the popular myth that the family is a nurturing and loving place and reminds us, in timely fashion, that families can be destructive and dangerous environments. Davidson gives us a vivid and disturbing portrait of a family in which no one knows how to love properly.'
— ALEX MILLER
A Fuhrer for a Father review: Jim Davidson and surviving a tyrannical parent - Read the review in The Age newspaper here